Craftsman 113177321, 113177720 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO.
113.177720
(t2 Gallon)
1t3.177321
(16 Gallon)
Serial
Number
Model and serial numbers
may be found on the
handle.
You should record both
model and serial number in
a safe place for future use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Model 113,177720 Shown
Caster feet with storage - not on all models
S _AI/ S/C RRFTSMR
12 OR 16 GALLON
FULLBLOWING
WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
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Sold by SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5532 Printed in U.S,A
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applied only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions
including the following.
WARNING-1.oreduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the
Wet/Dry Vac before operating. Use only as described in this
manual. To avoid personal injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac,
use only Sears Craftsman recommended accessories.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.
Toavoid fire or explosion:
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet!Dry Vac near, flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or
gun powder.
• Do not use Wet!Dry Vac as a sprayer for any flammable or
combustible liquid.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum
toxic materials.
Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
Toavoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy, Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
Do not use this We/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter
installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operations section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing, Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or cleaning filter.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your
Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
Wet!Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum
with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair or anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
To avoid falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for
a separate grounding system. Use only identical replacement
parts. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated
Wet/Dry Vacs before servicing.
Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small can
pose fire and shock hazards. When using an extension cord,
be sure it is in good condition. Using any extension cord will
cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum, use
the table below to choose the minimum wire size extension
cord.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size
• 0-50 feet No. 14
• 50-100 feet No. 12
Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor
housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
DOUBLE INSULATED. GROUNDING NOT
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: 1"o avoid electric shock-do not expose to
rain-store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand
owner's manual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use
around explosive liquids or vapors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the
vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.
WEAR YOUR
INTRODUCTION
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for either commercial or
household use.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Static Shocks Are Common-In dry areas or when the
relative humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture
to the air with a console humidifier.
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents
Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the
Carton Contents List. Notify your Sears Store immediately if
any parts are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty.
A Vac Assembly ...................................................................... 1
B Hose Assembly .................................................................... 1
C Utility Nozzle ........................................................................ 1
D* Caster Foot ......................................................................... 4
E Caster ................................................................................... 4
F Owners Manual .................................................................... 1
G FilterCage ............................................................................ 1
H Filter...................................................................................... 1
I Float...................................................................................... 1
J Filter Plate ............................................................................ 1
K FilterNut ............................................................................... 1
*Some models provided with caster foot accessory storage.
OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS
Item Page
Warranty Information ................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................. 3
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ................................ 3
Assembly ..................................................................................... 3
Operation ..................................................................................... 5
Maintenance ................................................................................ 6
Repair Parts ................................................................................. 7
Float/CageAssembly
WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to
power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete
and your have read and understood the safety and
operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts
damaged or missing.
1. Remove the top section of the vac from the drum and the
drum itself out of the carton. Place the top section of vac
upside down into the drum or place on a clean smooth
surface.
2. Locate the float. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid"
laying face down over the hole.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to vac
be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any other foreign
objects out of the center opening when assembling the
float.
3. Line up filter cage tabs to the slots in the center ring of the lid
assembly.
4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into the slots for a
secure fit.
NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be removed, because the
float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted scrgwdriver and
press the blade against one of the filter cage tabs. Push in on
the tab and lift the filter cage up. ]31tthe filter cage slightly away
from the open slot to release the other two tabs. Pull the filter
cage away from the lid. To replace, follow float/cage assembly 3
instructions.
Tabs
Cage
Cage
Filter
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